#C1DBE4 color
The hex color #C1DBE4 is a very light, desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 85.9% green and 89.4% blue (193, 219, 228).
Its hue angle is 195°, with 39% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Breezy (#C2DDE6), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.52:1).
#C1DBE4 color codes
| HEX | #C1DBE4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 219, 228) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 85.9%, 89.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(195, 39%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(195, 15%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 4%, 0%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.81, -6.77, -7.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.81, 9.97, 227.23) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.324, 67.6, 83.201) | |
| Decimal | 12704740 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C1DBE4, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #C1DBE4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1DBE4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #C1DBE4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d5d9e5Protanopia
no red cones#d0d5e4Deuteranopia
no green cones#b8dedeTritanopia
no blue cones#d7d7d7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1dbe4; }
.text { color: #c1dbe4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1dbe4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 219 228 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1dbe4, #c1cae4); }
Similar colors
#c2dde6Breezy#c3dae3Getting Wet#c2e1ecCotton Clouds#c6dce7King of Waves#c7dbe4Breath of Fresh Air#c3d7e0Skinny Dippin’#bddbe1Quick-Freeze#b6d3dfPale Whale
Closest common color name: Columbia Blue.
Questions
- What color is #C1DBE4?
- #C1DBE4 is a very light, desaturated azure, closest to the named color Breezy. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C1DBE4?
- The RGB value is 193, 219, 228: 193 red, 219 green and 228 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C1DBE4?
- The complementary color is #E4CAC1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1DBE4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.52:1 and white text 1.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.